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Framing Pronunciation

Framing is pronounced FRAY-ming, IPA /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/.

FRAY-ming

US /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/  ·  UK /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/

Syllables: FRAY · ming (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

noun and verb: The act of putting something in a frame, or the way an issue is presented.

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Framing in a Sentence

  • The framing cost more than the print.
  • Her framing of the question decided the answer.
  • Timber framing holds the whole upper floor.

Common Mispronunciations of Framing

Not FRA-ming

The a says its own name here, so the first beat is the word fray.

Not fray-MING

The opening beat takes everything, and the ing behind it stays flat.

Tip: Frame, framed and framing all keep the long a of face.

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